quaint
word
/ˈkweɪnt/
/kwˈeɪnt/
Definition
Attractive or charming in an old-fashioned or unusual way. It often describes things, places, or behaviors that are pleasantly unique and have an antique or traditional feel.
Usage & Nuances
'Quaint' is mostly positive, often evoking nostalgia. Commonly used for cottages, villages, shops, or traditions. Do not use it for people directly. Avoid for modern designs; it implies a certain charm from being old or unusual.
Spanish: pintoresco - curioso (con encanto antiguo)Portuguese (BR): pitoresco - charmoso (antigo)Portuguese (PT): pitoresco - encantador (antigo)Chinese (Simplified): 古雅的 - 别致的Chinese (Traditional): 古雅的 - 別緻的Hindi: पुराना-सा आकर्षक - मनोहारी (अनूठा)Arabic: قديم الطراز وجميل - لطيف بطريقة قديمةBengali: আলোকিত (পুরনো শৈলীর আকর্ষণীয়) - মধুর (পুরাতন ধাঁচের)Russian: причудливый - уютный (в старомодном стиле)Japanese: 趣のある - 風変わりでかわいいVietnamese: độc đáo (cổ kính) - xinh xắn (theo kiểu xưa)Korean: 아기자기한 - 고풍스러운 (특이하게 매력적인)Turkish: şirin (eski ve hoş) - ilginç (nostaljik şekilde)Urdu: پرانا مگر دلکش - منفرد (دلکشی کے ساتھ)Indonesian: unik (khas dan kuno) - menarik (gaya lama)
Example Sentences
The village market had a quaint charm.
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The shop sells quaint handmade toys.
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We stayed in a quaint cottage in the countryside.
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There’s a quaint little café around the corner you’d love.
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I love spending weekends in quaint old towns.
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Her house is so quaint—full of antiques and cozy corners.
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